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Trending Topics on Social Media Right Now

The biggest topics driving conversation across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X this week.

Analyzed from millions of posts across all major platforms. Updated daily.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway in North America with opening matches, star performances, and massive global viewership dominating social media.

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President Trump attended the NBA Finals at MSG and hosted UFC at the White House, generating significant political and sports crossover content.

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The murder trial of Karmelo Anthony concluded with a guilty verdict, sparking intense debate about the case and jury composition.

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Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby won a court injunction against the NCAA, sparking controversy about schools potentially refusing to play Tech.

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PeteThamel
PeteThamel
@PeteThamel

NEWS: A judge in district court in Lubbock County, Texas, has granted the injunction requested by Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby. He’s set to be eligible for the 2026 season.

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PeteThamel@PeteThamel

NEWS: A judge in district court in Lubbock County, Texas, ha...

On3
On3
@On3

NEW: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has been granted a preliminary injunction against the NCAA and is eligible for the 2026 season. https://t.co/kUfeuSZA7N

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On3@On3

NEW: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has been granted a prelimi...

RossDellenger
RossDellenger
@RossDellenger

Big 12 ADs tell @YahooSports they’ve had “serious” talks on not playing Texas Tech. One SEC AD says there should be conversations about not playing Tech “in any sports.” The Brendan Sorsby ruling has left an industry jarred. “It’s total f***** bullshit.” https://t.co/OjjQl7AlhW

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RossDellenger@RossDellenger

Big 12 ADs tell @YahooSports they’ve had “serious” talks on...

PeteThamel
PeteThamel
@PeteThamel

NEWS: Big Ten officials are expected to discuss in the upcoming days a league-wide mandate to not play Texas Tech in any sports, per three Big Ten sources. This is in the wake of Nebraska AD Troy Dannen informing his staff today that they aren't allowed to schedule Texas Tech.

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PeteThamel@PeteThamel

NEWS: Big Ten officials are expected to discuss in the upcom...

On3
On3
@On3

NEW: Texas AG Ken Paxton sent a formal letter to Big 12 officials threatening legal action if the conference moves to sanction Texas Tech over its support of QB Brendan Sorsby. (via @PeteNakos) https://t.co/aGynKGsVJo

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On3@On3

NEW: Texas AG Ken Paxton sent a formal letter to Big 12 offi...

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